The Catskill Chronicle

CALLICOON, NY (March 10, 2012) – The Villa Roma Resort in Callicoon will host the annual Sullivan County International Pageant (SCIP) 2012, on Saturday April 7at 4:00 p.m.

Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and admissions are $8.00. Children under 5 are admitted free.

This year, the SCIP will donate a portion of the proceeds to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

The 50 contestants range from ages 5 to 56 and will compete in fun fashion evening wear and will take part in an onstage interview.

This pageant is far from a beauty contest. The Teen, Miss and Mrs. Sullivan County competitors are required to have a  platform that they will use their title to promote throughout their reign.

If chosen, they also win entry into the NY International Preliminary which is also held annually at the Villa Roma.

This pageant is a stepping stone for future opportunities and encourages the ladies in Sullivan County to make a difference.

During this year’s pageant, the current reining title holders say their fairwells to a year spent spreading the word on their platforms which include: Childhelp, a child abuse prevention chapter, Children’s Tumor Foundation, and Infertility awareness. In the photo above are: (top l-r) Miss Sullivan County International 2011 Felicia Ramos, Executive Director Jane Malara, Mrs. Sullivan County International 2011 Elizabeth Brown and (bottom left to right) Miss Teen Sullivan County International 2011 Brianna Worden, Young Miss Sullivan County 2011 Jada Lynn May, and Miss Pre-Teen Sullivan County 2011 Danielle Curry

(Photo by A.M. LaHanko Photography)